Max Riemelt
ActingAbout Max Riemelt
Max Riemelt (born in East Berlin, East Germany on 7 January 1984) is a German actor. Internationally, he is best known for playing Wolfgang Bogdanow in the television series Sense8. He is also well-known for acting in movies such as Before the Fall (2004), The Wave (2008) and Free Fall (2013). At the 2004 Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, he won the best actor award for ‘Napola’ and in the 2006 Bavarian Film Awards, he won the best young actor award for ‘Der Rote Kakadu’. Riemelt's career began in Germany at the age of 13, in the TV productions Eine Familie zum Küssen and Praxis Bülowbogen. The following year Riemelt played his first leading role in the ZDF Christmas series Zwei allein (director: Matthias Steurer): the Waisenkind "Max Loser". In the video for the title song "Two of a Kind" by the Hamburg duo "R & B", Riemelt has a cameo appearance. He has starred in all of Dennis Gansel's feature films, starting with Mädchen, Mädchen. In 2013, he starred in the movie Free Fall with Hanno Koffler, in which he plays Kay Engel, a police officer in training. The movie depicts a gay love story and has been compared to Brokeback Mountain. From 2015 to 2018, he starred in The Wachowskis' Netflix series Sense8, playing Wolfgang Bogdanow, a German safe cracker. The first season received positive reviews from critics. In 2020, he joined the cast of The Matrix 4.
Max Riemelt Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Max Riemelt reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Max Riemelt's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Max Riemelt's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains (Feinde), which stands out as a key performance.
Best Max Riemelt Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Max Riemelt's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Max Riemelt has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
Max Riemelt - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Max Riemelt?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Max Riemelt is "(Feinde)" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Max Riemelt acted in?
Max Riemelt has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Max Riemelt?
Other notable films include "Mein Vater und andere Betrüger", "Eine Familie zum Küssen", and "Spurlos in Venedig".